NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting commercial space companies to propose solutions for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope or for a controlled deorbit, according to a report by The Register. The agency estimates that Hubble has a 10 % chance of an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere by September 2032, a probability that rises to 50 % by December 2033. Because the telescope has no propulsion system, any reentry would be uncontrolled unless a dedicated vehicle is deployed. The RFI, released on [date], is only asking for information and comments; it does not constitute a solicitation for proposals and does not specify any payment terms. NASA has outlined several potential approaches: a capture vehicle that would bring Hubble into a controlled reentry, a mission that would raise the telescope’s orbit to at least 600 km, or a project that would improve Hubble’s performance and extend its expected operational life. The agency wants any such mission to be developed by 2032 and to avoid damaging the telescope. Hubble was last serviced by NASA astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle during mission STS‑125, launched on 11 May 2009. The crew installed a gentle capture mechanism that would facilitate future anchoring, and scientists hoped the servicing would add roughly five years of operational life. Nearly 17 years after that mission, Hubble continues to deliver scientific data. NASA reports that the telescope remains oversubscribed, with a 7‑to‑1 ratio of requests to available observation time. NASA has indicated that no replacement for Hubble is expected before 2040, when the Habitable Worlds Observatory could become operational. The James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Roman Space Telescope are already in operation, but Hubble remains in high demand. Prior to becoming NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman had advocated for a SpaceX mission to lift Hubble, but the proposal was ultimately rejected. Similar plans may be revisited, according to The Register.